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Research Volunteers Needed
HER Power Project: Creating Leadership Opportunities for Women with Disabilities
Community-Led Research Volunteers Needed
Are you driven by social justice, disability rights, and women’s economic empowerment? Help advance women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change by increasing leadership and economic opportunities for women with disabilities and improving employer disability inclusive hiring practices within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
WHY THIS RESEARCH?
- Evidence-Based Data: Identify barriers limiting career
- Policy Advocacy: Inform gender-responsive policy and inclusive
- Baseline Data: Guide Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) training, community dialogues, and consultations.
- Systemic Change: Enhance employer engagement and accountability in promoting inclusive workplaces.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
- Individuals with disabilities or experience supporting women with
- Strong interest in disability advocacy, gender equity, and inclusive development.
- Commitment of 5-10 hours per week, June to March 2026.
BENEFITS
- Stipend: Earn an honorarium for your
- Professional Development: Gain hands-on research
- Networking: Connect with advocates and
- Meaningful Impact: Influence policy and practices that support women with disabilities in the GTA.
HOW TO APPLY
- Email your interest or questions to: [email protected]
- Subject Line: “HER Power Project Community-Led Research Volunteer”
- Alternatively complete this form (insert link)
- Deadline: Rolling Applications.
For more information, please contact
Project Lead: Nyarai Chidemo,
email: [email protected]
phone: 905-427-7849
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